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PoliticsYou Are Under The Influence Of Alcohol - Stella Oduah Replies Femi Fani Kayode by Talkcentral(op): 6:43am On Oct 09, 2013
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The Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, yesterday Tuesday hit back at Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, describing him as an ignorant individual, who “should hide his head in shame.” after he said it was wrong for the minister to tell Nigerians that ‘’accidents are inevitable’’ and that they were ‘’acts of God.”
Oduah said:
“I have huge sympathy for them, the ignorant people in particular. Because when you speak out of context, when you speak under the influence of whatever it is you are under, you speak incorrectly and you mislead innocent Nigerians and that is what he has done. And he really should hide his head in shame.”

Fani-Kayode, while reacting to Oduah’s comments about him, asked the minister to grow up and stop being petty.
He said:
My advice and counsel to her is to grow up and stop being petty. She is meant to talk like someone who befits her office and not like a market woman or a fish wife.
I do not like joining issues with women publicly which is why I was very gentle with her in my essay though I made my point.
But this particular woman is endangering the lives of our people with her incompetence and insensitivity and we cannot just keep quiet.
This is a woman under whose watch almost 200 people have been killed as Aviation Minister and instead of focusing on how to save lives her obsession has become smearing and abusing Femi Fani-Kayode.
This is a woman who thinks more about how her headscarf looks, her jewelry and the jewelry of others more than she does about protecting Nigerian air travellers,”.
Fani added that if anyone should bury his/her head in shame it should be the minister and not him.

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CelebritiesJim Iyke Attends Night Vigil Service With GF, Nadia Buari In Ghana by Talkcentral(op): 1:14pm On Oct 05, 2013
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Nadia with her pastor

Jim Iyke is presently in Ghana where he attended a night vigil service yesterday with Nadia Buari in her church. While the service was on, Jim tweeted; "His mercy grants true happiness and salvation Which you quest. Its devoid of popular opinion. Rev Godspeed Angels".

Rev. Godspeed Angels is Nadia Buari's pastor and spiritual father.

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PoliticsDangote Refinery: Nigerians Will Pay Double For Petroleum by Talkcentral(op): 4:00pm On Oct 03, 2013
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by Hamza Suleiman with staff

NewsRescue- Our recent article detailed the Dangote business model. See: Paying Double The World Price: Dangote Cements Nigerians In Poverty

Nigeria’s richest man, Aliku Dangote gets rich by shutting down all his competition and then as sole supplier, charging Nigerians double the global price for products he imports or manufactures. This is known as the Dangote business model.

Thousands of Nigeria’s big and small businesses have been killed as Dangote uses his puppets in government to establish his monopoly of Nigeria’s economy.
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Payback: Dangote bought Yar’Adua and Jonathan their presidencies
Described by the US as Dangote beggar-thy-countrymen for his dangerous business operation via friends and leaders he installs in Nigeria assisting him to squash all his competition so he pegs prices as he wishes; Dangote is known to manipulate Nigeria’s business environment ensuring he kills all competition through his cronies, the past president Obasanjo and current president Goodluck Jonathan, whose campaigns he sponsored.

As Aliku beggar-thy-countrymen Dangote sets up to build the first private refinery in Nigeria, it has been predicted that in line with his get-rich-quick business model which as we reported has ensured all competition in the cement market has been effectively crippled via federal government favoritism and bans on competitor activities, the Dangote refinery will likewise bring about the death of the current operating national refineries as well as a complete government truncation of importation of refined petroleum products, hence enabling Dangote assume sole petroleum products supply in Nigeria and then as is with his greed and profiteering nature, the price of petrol and oil products will double in Nigeria.

The removal of Nigeria’s fuel subsidy by Dangote’s stooge, president Jonathan may not be unconnected to paving the path for Dangote’s intended refinery by propelling its potential stock.

Dangote with the help of the current president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan will soon own the entire country, people included. It is no surprise that they say “dog is more loved in Kano than Dangote.”

Our earlier article detailed how he has been amassing wealth on the backs of Nigerians by selling cement at $10-11.00/ N1650-1800 per bag, which is twice the global average for the same size of the product.

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Punch: Cement should not cost more than N800 a bag- Ibeto cement says
It is little surprise that Dangote cement stocks are highly lucrative to foreign investors with the company being one third of the Nigerian stock market.

The effect of Dangote’s selling cement at double the global price is telling on Nigerians who are unable to construct homes and infrastructure as they should be able to. Buildings frequently collapse for reasons that include ‘managing’ the overpriced cement.

Nigeria’s sheeple known for their worship of the rich, are thrilled by the handful of people (more like slaves) Dangote employs. Not realizing that he steals from them everyday to employ a few. Dangote’s refinery will most certainly submerge the nation further in poverty and slavery to the cabal as all his profiteering past business ventures have. And then, he will donate to his 150 million ‘beggars.’


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CelebritiesTiwa Savage, Agbani Darego's Outfits To 2013 Elite Model Look Finale...you Like? by Talkcentral(op): 3:32pm On Oct 03, 2013
RomanceWhich One Should I Marry Among These Three Girls??? by Talkcentral(op): 3:22pm On Oct 03, 2013
A man is dating three women and
wants to
decide which
to marry.
He decides to give them a test.
He gives each woman a present of
$5000
and watches
to see what
she does with the money.
The first does a total make-over. She
goes to
a fancy
beauty salon,
gets her hair done, new make up and
buys
several new
outfits and
dresses up very nicely for the man.
She tells
him that she
has done
this to be more attractive for him
because
she loves him
so much.
The man was impressed.
The second goes shopping to buy the
man
gifts. She
gets him a new
set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for
his
computer,
and some
expensive clothes. As she presents
these
gifts, she tells
him that
she has spent all the money on him
because
she loves
him so
much.
Again, the man is impressed.
The third invests the money in the
stock
market. She
earns several
times the $5000. She gives him back
his
$5000 and
reinvests the
remainder in a joint account. She
tells him
that she
wants to save
for their future because she loves
him so
much.
Obviously, the man was impressed.
Which one should he marry?

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CelebritiesPhoto: Money Is Nothing! Skuki Show Off Naira Notes by Talkcentral(op): 3:50am On Oct 03, 2013
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The singers showed off loads of Naira notes tonight while eating amala, lol. Jude Okoye did it, Sauce Kid did it, Iyanya did it, now it's Skuki.

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CelebritiesNollywood Actor Shot Dead 3 Weeks After His Wedding by Talkcentral(op): 8:03pm On Oct 02, 2013
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An Edo born Nollywood actor, Flavian Okojie has been reportedly shot dead in Benin city by unknown gunmen, three weeks after his wedding.

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Flavian and former EBS but now NTA(Benin)presenter Omo-kivie Adeola got married barely three weeks ago.
He was also a staff of Edo State Board of Internal Revenue.
His wife shared the information via her Facebook page.


Flavian on set of a movie with his colleagues.
May his soul R.I.P. Amen
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CelebritiesDbanj Gives Linda HOT Kisses In London (photos) by Talkcentral(op): 6:33am On Oct 02, 2013
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But why she always on blankhuh This is something else oo, she did confirm it herself though by saying "Linda and blank shaa"

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TV/MoviesPictures Of Ini Edo & Mike Godson On Set Of A Movie by Talkcentral(op): 7:56pm On Oct 01, 2013
CelebritiesSEXY: Ayoola Bakare Gets The Nigerian Flag Painted On Her Body by Talkcentral(op): 7:40pm On Oct 01, 2013
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The independence day is most certainly bringing good tidings. Zen Magazine goes one extra mile to celebrate the nation’s 53rd independence day by creating a photoshoot specifically for today. The shoot shows off the skill of London based make-up artist, Princess Amayo on the body of
model, Ayoola Bakare. Enjoy the picture and read the independence day message from the Zen Magazine’s editor – Arinze Nwokolo.

Editorial Note: Today, October 1st 2013, Nigeria celebrates its 53rd Independence Anniversary and here we are again…. at the start of a new month. Time really does fly, doesn’t it? On the other hand, in some situations, it may seem like time crawls. With that in mind, I ask, what are you doing with you time today? Are you using your time to spread love or to cause pain? Today is certainly a day of joy for us all at Zen and we would like everyone reading this message to please always spread love. Peace and Love to everyone reading this message.

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Captured in this image is model and Zen Magazine January 2013 cover star Ayoola Bakare. The Nigerian flag has been coloured on her body with some water paint done by the best Makeup artist on planet earth Princess Amayo and photographed by Darren King of Majestic Vision Photography. “I chose this medium of art to express my love for this great nation,” says Princess Amayo. “Full body paint on model’s top half Green/White/Green. The illusion this gives is absolutely amazing….. irep Nigeria!”.
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! – Arinze Nwokolo

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CelebritiesRe: Jim Iyke Thinks Celebrities Need Deliverance! by Talkcentral: 3:21pm On Oct 01, 2013
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PoliticsFull Text Address By His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR by Talkcentral(op): 8:11am On Oct 01, 2013
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FELLOW NIGERIANS,

1. Today marks 53 years of our Independence as a nation. First and foremost, I would like to say congratulations to us all. Through thick and thin, we have built this country together. Through triumphs and trials, we have developed a Nigerian identity in our own way.

2. In truth, Nigeria is still a work in progress and we are challenged everyday to keep building in spite of the various obstacles that we face. Our strength has been in our diversity. If we look back over the years, we can say confidently that there is every reason to celebrate.

3. Today's Independence anniversary is unique because it is the last before we mark our centenary. On January 1, 2014, Nigeria will be 100 years old as a country, following the amalgamation of the Protectorates of Southern and Northern Nigeria in 1914.

4. Beloved country men and women, traditionally, the Presidential address on this symbolic day has served two purposes. It has, quite rightly, been used to remind all Nigerians about our heritage. It has also allowed my predecessors and I to comment on our stewardship to the nation and make political capital out of a state occasion.

5. But this year, I will not. Because, today of all days, we should not be scoring political points. On the contrary, in this last year of the first century of our Union, we should be addressing our future as a Nation and a people!

6. I admit that these may not be the best of times for our nation. Our people are divided in many ways – ethnically, religiously, politically, and materially. I cannot hide from this reality. I cannot hide from my own responsibilities.

7. As we prepare to mark the centenary, therefore, today offers us an opportunity to reflect on our long journey to nationhood and the progress we have made so far. Whatever the challenges that we may face, we have every reason to be proud of our national accomplishments; we have every reason to remain proud and optimistic. Our collective national journey has witnessed great watersheds, thanks to our spirit of endurance, perseverance and sacrifice. Getting the rest of the job done with determination and courage is just a matter of time. We are Nigerians, a nation of talented people, endowed with resources, potentials, and Divine Grace.

8. In our journey to greatness as a nation, we have built an economy that is robust and erected enduring infrastructure and institutions of democracy. Our social system is now more inclusive, open and compassionate. We are waging a steady battle against poverty, unemployment, and corruption. Our sense of community, solidarity and shared expectation is strong and capable of withstanding the present social, economic and political challenges that still confront us.

9. In saying this, I am reminded of the comments I made a week ago to a cross-section of Nigerians in New York during the 68th United Nations General Assembly. I declare now as I declared then: we have a duty as Nigerians, whatever may be our differences or prejudices, to always put Nigeria first.

10. Our politics should be an art of patriotic labour and selfless service to the community, particularly by the political elite who are placed in positions of great trust and responsibility. Politics has its own high moral principles which abhor distracting and divisive rhetoric. As men and women in leadership, we must continually focus on service, duty, responsibility, and the next generation. Those who are elected to govern at all levels must focus on improving the lives of our people, not selfish ambition.

11. In the words of the American theologian and author, James Freeman Clarke, ‘a politician thinks of the next election; a statesman of the next generation’. Whether we are Muslims or Christians; rich or poor; from the North or the South; East or West; regardless of our political affiliations, this is the time for every one of us to be a statesman!

12. My clarion call therefore, on this special day, is that we should begin to align our political utterances and conduct solely to the nobler passions that unite our people. Politicians do not make a nation; ordinary folks do.

13. Our nation is made great by the big and small efforts of regular citizens. These are the teachers and men and women in academics who inculcate the knowledge and wisdom that transform into tomorrow’s wealth; the traders and market women who tend to our everyday needs; the farmers whose labour feeds the nation; the artisans whose work ensures that our homesteads are well maintained; the doctors, pharmacists, nurses, accountants, bankers, engineers, and other professionals who add value to our lives; the sportsmen and women and those in the creative industry who bring honour and fame to our nation;

14. And the men and women of our armed forces and security services who toil day and night so that you and I may live in a safe and secure nation.

15. It is the individual and collective heroism of these regular folks that has placed our nation on the path of greatness. Politics and politicians sometimes distract the people and create unnecessary tension.

16. But our independence celebration is about the same people, the people of Nigeria: their industry, sense of mission and purpose, and their patience and perseverance as we navigate historical turns in our march towards prosperity and self-sufficiency. Today, I salute the people of Nigeria.

17. My Compatriots, history has proven that nations take time to evolve. We should rejoice in our democracy because it enables us to be united by our differences, not destroyed by them. And, there is no more crucial time for us to be united than now.

18. The threats we face may be real and immediate. But we are not alone in this regard. It is a difficult season for much of the world: industrialized or developing; rich or poor. What matters are the lessons we learn, the wisdom we demonstrate, and the victory we snatch from the jaws of likely defeat.

19. And I tell you, more than anything else, there are lessons to learn, and every cause to be thankful. If I must cite one example, take Syria. As we all pray and work for a return to normalcy in Syria, it would be helpful for us to reflect on the fact that Syria was once a peaceful, thriving, multi-cultural nation which played host to a mosaic of religions and ethnicities.

20. But that once idyllic nation has today become a theatre of human misery of unimaginable proportions as a result of the activities of extremist forces.

21. Fellow Nigerians, the spectre of extremism haunts every democracy in every corner of the globe. While we celebrate our independence and good fortune, our hearts must grieve for those who have lost loved ones in numerous terrorist activities around the world.

22. Back home, I admit being overtaken by deep feelings of grief, whenever news reached me of the appalling atrocities in some of our States, especially the North Eastern part of our country. Just two days ago, terrorist elements attacked the College of Agriculture in Gujba, Yobe State killing a number of innocent students of the institution and other residents in cold blood, most of them in their sleep. This act of barbarism is a demonstration of the extent to which evil forces will go to destabilize our nation. But I assure you, they will not succeed.

23. My heart goes out to the families of all those who have fallen victim of these dastardly acts. Our Administration will not rest until every Nigerian is free from the oppression of terrorism. I reassure you that no cost will be spared, no idea will be ignored, and no resource will be left untapped in the quest to enable our people live without fear.

24. On this day, I implore every Nigerian – wherever you are, whatever language you speak, whatever your religious persuasion, whichever Political Party you support -: let us join together to fight this evil of extremism.

25. On behalf of us all, I commend our Armed Forces and security agencies for their dedication and bravery in the face of grave danger, and in the name of our collective liberty.

26. Fellow Nigerians, this is a time to pull together behind the national cause: the cause of our freedom, and our future. We must rekindle the spirit of Nigeria, to ensure that every democrat and every lover of peace in this great nation continues to live in a free, peaceful, and secure Nigeria.

27. On my part, I re-dedicate myself completely to the service of this great country. I was elected President to continue the process of building a prosperous nation where hopes, dreams and aspirations would be fulfilled. Nigerians, home and abroad, want a country they can be proud to call their own. I am pleased to affirm that, no matter the challenges we face, we are on the right path to greatness. Our Transformation Agenda, which is part of the overall vision of making Nigeria a land of greatness, has been delivering positive and encouraging results.

28. On May 29th this year, I presented to the nation a mid-term report of my Administration’s Transformation Agenda. This was conceived as an integrated policy aimed at reconstructing not only institutional governance for effective and efficient service delivery, but also a re-orientation of national norms and values. The document captured the essence of our agenda in relation to core objectives and achievements.

29. I have been consistently mindful of the weight of public expectation to find solutions to the challenges that confront us because the mandate we have is a free and sacred one. In all that I have done, I have been guided by this sacred obligation, to work hard for the good of Nigeria and to make life better for Nigerians. I want to assure everyone that Nigeria, under my leadership, will not fail.

30. Exactly 53 years ago today, Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa urged us to ‘move with quiet dignity to our place on the world stage’. I am sure that there have been times when every one of us must have questioned how closely we have followed that injunction.

31. But again, I can reassure you that Nigeria’s place on the world stage today is strong and safe, and it is certainly a place of dignity and respect. We must continue to build on this by remaining a nation and a people committed to ideals, the noblest humanitarian values, and the rule of law.

32. Our Constitution is anchored ultimately on the idea of freedom and fundamental rights: freedom of expression; freedom from discrimination; freedom to vote and be voted for, and the right to human dignity. These are the core values of a true democracy. These are the values of which we must never lose sight.

33. In my address to the UN General Assembly last week, I emphasized the crucial role of democratization in improving the fortunes not just of this country, but of our entire continent. Democratic values encourage diversity. They encourage discourse. They encourage disagreement. This is the joy of democracy.

34. It enables us to have an opinion. And ultimately, the ballot box gives us all the opportunity to instigate change. When democracy works, it does not destroy a nation. It unites and defines it.

35. Fellow Nigerians, our Administration has taken cognizance of suggestions over the years by well-meaning Nigerians on the need for a National Dialogue on the future of our beloved country. I am an advocate of dialogue. When there are issues that stoke tension and bring about friction, it makes perfect sense for the interested parties to come together to discuss.

36. In demonstration of my avowed belief in the positive power of dialogue in charting the way forward, I have decided to set up an Advisory Committee whose mandate is to establish the modalities for a National Dialogue or Conference. The Committee will also design a framework and come up with recommendations as to the form, structure and mechanism of the process.

37. The Committee will be chaired by Dr. Femi Okurounmu while Dr. Akilu Indabawa will serve as the Secretary. The full membership of the Committee will be announced shortly.

38. I expect the Report to be ready in one month, following which the nation will be briefed on the nomenclature, structure and modalities of the Dialogue.

39. Fellow Nigerians, the past 53 years have seen Nigeria evolve on an epic scale. Our progress since independence has not always been smooth. This is, after all, our Fourth Republic; but despite all its flaws, it has lasted longer than all the previous three put together. That is progress and it proves that, our differences – real and imagined - notwithstanding, we are, in every sense, a united nation.

40. This is no time for the harmful clutches of parochial sentiments and the politics of bitterness, impunity, arrogance and unhelpful indiscipline. We must stand as one, with absolute commitment and resolve to resist any force that threatens us and the sanctity of our union.

41. I want to thank all our country men and women who have stood by this Administration in the midst of mounting challenges and enormous expectations.

42. I recognize that it is not easy to keep believing in the possibilities of our greatness when our faith is constantly challenged. But let me assure you that, if we do not despair, we shall reap the reward of our labour in due season.

43. It is my prayer that, another 53 years from now, our children and grand-children will look back on our effort and be thankful that we kept the faith.

44. May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

45. I wish you all a very happy 53rd Independence Celebration.

46. I thank you.


Source! http://newsinigeria..com/2013/10/full-text-of-address-by-his-excellency.html
PoliticsBREAKING: Babangida’s Security Aide Linked With Dele Giwa’s Murder, Is Dead by Talkcentral(op): 7:24am On Oct 01, 2013
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Brigadier-General Ajibola Kunle Togun (rtd.), one time deputy director of the State Security Service, SSS, has passed on in his native Saki town in the northern edge of Oyo State.
photo Brigadier-General Ajibola Kunle Togun (rtd.), one time deputy director of the State Security Service, SSS, has passed on in his native Saki town in the northern
edge of Oyo State.
Mr. Togun, whose age could not be verified at the time of filing this report, died a pastor early Monday, September, 30.
Details of the late officer’s death is also sketchy at this time.
Rev. Togun came to national attention when he was linked to the Oct 19, 1986 brutal murder of Dele Giwa by parcel bomb.
Mr. Dele Giwa was co-founder of Newswatch Magazine,
Rev. Togun famously claimed that at an October 9, 1986 media parley for media executives and the then newly created State Security Service, Dele Giwa and Alex Ibru purportedly reached a secret censorship agreement with government. Under this presumed agreement, the media was to report to the SSS before publication any story with potential to embarrass the government.
Rev. Togun and his then boss, Colonel Haliru Akilu, director of the SSS, were close aides to then General Ibrahim Babangida.
Brig-Gen. A.K Togun was later reported to have given an interview to airport correspondents of the Guardian on 27 October 1986. In the said interview, Rev. Togun, when asked about MORE >>> http://newsinigeria..com/2013/10/breaking-babangidas-security-aide.html#more
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FashionPHOTO NEWS: Beauty Pageant For Female Prisoners In Colombia by Talkcentral(op): 2:43pm On Sep 30, 2013
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Bogota, Colombia -- The Buen Pastor prison in Colombia's capital, where 2,222 women are serving their time, has been hosting beauty pageants for 18 years. Often, local TV and musical celebrities would serve as judges.
There are no age restrictions, and there is a separate category for unmarried women.
This year's beauty contest was held last Friday, September 27, 2013. Six women competed for the title of 'Queen Mother' ('Reina Madre'). The pageant is usually held on the day when the Virgin of Mercy, who is a patron saint of prisoners, is celebrated.
The majority of women have been convicted, or awaiting trial for drug trafficking.
Organizers of the event say women, though being imprisoned, have not forgotten their feminine side.

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CelebritiesRe: Popular Blogger Noble Igwe Is A Celebrity Wannabe, Fake, Borrow Freak, Debtor by Talkcentral: 10:51am On Sep 30, 2013
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CelebritiesRe: PHOTO'D: Nollywood Twins, Chidinma & Chidiebere, Having Fun At A London Bar by Talkcentral: 10:31am On Sep 30, 2013
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RomanceAbia SSG In A Fatal Car Crash by Talkcentral(op): 11:17pm On Sep 29, 2013
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Information reaching 247ureports.com through sources in Umuahia indicates that the Secretary to the State Government [SSG] was involved in a fatal car accident.

According to the information received, the crash occurred along the Abiriba – Umuahia expressway at about 11am Saturday morning.

The SSG who drove in a sport utility vehicle [SUV] sustained major injuries. The other person who drove a Honda Accord died instantly at the scene of the crash.

The SSG, according to a staff at the hospital is responding to treatment and is stable. the SSG was headed to Abiriba from Umuahia after a Continue http://newsinigeria..com/2013/09/abia-ssg-in-fatal-car-crash.html


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Politics“the Many Things Late MKO & I Did Together In School” – Obasanjo Reveals by Talkcentral(op): 7:33pm On Sep 29, 2013
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A book titled “Baba’s Story: Nigeria Is 50″ by a Ghanaian author, Abyna-Ansaa Adjei on ex-Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo(aka Baba), is fast-selling at the moment. The 60-page hardcover book, which its foreword was written by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, is a story of Obasanjo’s origin as told by the ex-president himself. One of the revelations in this book is the relationship between Baba and late Bashorun MKO Abiola which he rarely talks about. Excerpts:

“Moshood Abiola, the billionaire businessman,said he was going to run in the elections. Abiola and I were school mates at the Baptist Boys High School in Abeokuta. He was a year my senior,although we left the school the same year. Kashi, as he was fondly called at school, was editor of our school magazine, The Trumpeter. I was a regular contributor to the magazine and the librarian of the school, a job I had to do to earn some money to pay my way through school.

We had remained friends and I was happy that someone who had achieved so MORE AT http://newsinigeria..com/2013/09/the-many-things-late-mko-i-did-together.html



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CelebritiesBill Gates: Control-alt-delete Function Was A Blunder by Talkcentral(op): 3:57pm On Sep 29, 2013
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Microsoft founder Bill Gates has declared the famous Control-Alt-Delete function on his computers was a mistake.
The billionaire said it was a design flaw that required the use of three fingers as the same could have been achieved with one button.
He revealed in a talk at Harvard: “We could have had a single button, but the guy who designed the IBM keyboard didn’t wanna give us our single button.”
Hitting Control-Alt-Delete has a variety of uses, mainly shutting down computers.

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Joy Ajanaku, the wife of the late spiritual leader of Christ Victory Chapel International, prophet Ireti Ajanaku, who died August 18th (or 22nd), has been forced to move out of her matrimonial home into a rented apartment after her husband's family allegedly made life difficult for her after the prophet passed on. According to reliable sources, the ministry's board moved
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PoliticsBritish Journalist Narrates Experience In Nigeria After Short Visit by Talkcentral(op): 8:40am On Sep 16, 2013
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Read what a British Journalist and BBC reporter, David Hayward said about Nigeria after a short visit here.

Earlier this year, I was approached to do some media consultancy in Nigeria. I’d just left the BBC after 18 years, to set up my own
business, so this seemed a great opportunity. I spoke to a number of friends and former colleagues. I’d heard many stories about Nigeria, seen the reports on Boko Haram and had my own impressions of sub Saharan Africa.


The advice fell into two camps:

a) Don’t go, you’ll get kidnapped or catch malaria. Either way, you’re going to die
b) Nigeria is a nightmare. When you arrive, you’ll be swamped by hustlers trying to rip you off, steal your luggage and all your money. If they don’t get you, the corrupt police officers and officials will.
I was mainly to be based in Asaba, the capital of the Delta State, one of, if not the biggest, oil producing states is Nigeria. In an attempt to be a bit more thorough with my research than asking a few old mates, I contacted the office of BBC Media Action in Abuja.

The fairly pragmatic response was: “We treat the Delta State as a hostile environment. It’s an oil producing area and there is a strong risk of kidnapping. However if you have armed security, this risk will be slightly reduced”. I took this to be reassuring and made sure an armed security clause was written into my contract. I spent some time talking to my wife Jo and children about the prospect of going to Nigeria.

Jo’s attitude was: “For God’s sake, this is exactly what you love doing. The more dangerous a place the better the stories. You’ll be able to show off and bore people senseless about roadblocks, men with guns and how brave you are”. Buoyed by this I accepted the work and prepared for Asaba. I got my visa, all the vaccinations I could fit into my arm and made sure I had a small mountain of malaria tablets.

I really didn’t know what to expect from Nigeria. It’s easy to fall into preconceptions that Africa is all about war, famine, corruption and poachers killing endangered animals.
I caught the overnight BA fli1around the site to cater for a mass of cargo. About ten minutes drive away, just across the Niger Bridge, is the city of Onitsha. One of the busiest markets in Africa. You can buy almost anything there.

I was to travel in and out of the airport several times in the next five weeks. Each time something new was completed. The baggage carousel, lacking when we first flew in, was fully operational the next time. So were the check-in areas and the very plush departures hall.
The next morning was the first venture out. Yinka and I decided to go for a bit of a run. It seemed sensible to set off early because of the heat and to avoid the risk of being kidnapped or shot at. So at 6am we were off. About a minute into the jog we approached a group of somewhat hard looking men with very big guns. They were guarding the gates to our compound. This is not a sight I’m used to on my normal runs in rural Leicestershire, in the UK.

Anxious to appear as inconspicuous as possible I tried to sneak past, not drawing too much attention to myself, convinced I was about to be arrested. However quite the opposite. We were greeted with cheers of “Good morning sir, well done, how far?”.

Once I had composed myself from the shock, very nearly tripping over in a sweaty heap, we continued our circuits. Every time we passed someone we had the same greeting. It began to feel as though we had our own troupe of heavily armed cheerleaders. (Or should that be troop?)
This was quite an introduction to what, I began to realize, was one of the most friendly countries I have been to. This is a genuine friendliness. It is not a means to get to know you and rip you off.
The following few weeks continued to surprise me – and to make me feel very embarrassed about my initial preconceptions. I’ve been lucky enough to visit a whole range of places in the Delta State. The TV and radio stations need some work, but the staff are young, enthusiastic and very hard working. Warri, the oil centre, is a thriving hub that is only going to get bigger, with the construction of the largest business park in West Africa. The sign at our hotel was a bit disconcerting. It asked everyone carrying guns to make sure they weren’t loaded – which was nice.
The University Teaching Hospital in Oghara is as well equipped as any I have been to in the UK or the rest of Europe. There are state of the art CT and MRI scanners, a world class renal unit and 25 paediatric intensive care beds.

The journey to the hospital gave me the first opportunity to see a proper Nigerian village. This was far closer to what I had been expecting. The goats and cattle roaming the dusty roads, the food stalls cooking chicken, fish and corn over open fires. Dozens of bars with dodgy looking satellites, advertising the latest football matches live. When we slowed down, or stopped the car we were surrounded by two groups. The children pointing at me were shouting Oyibo, Oyibo (white man) and teenagers trying to sell anything from palm wine to cola nuts, to the latest mobile phones.
Now I can’t be sure, but I don’t think the iphone 5 I was offered for 5000 naira (about £20) was as genuine as it could be. All of this was done with great fun and humour. If you chose to, you could buy everything you needed from your car. If you didn’t, that was fine too.

Suicidal Okada
The transport system is far from perfect but all the roads we’ve driven on are absolutely fine. The most interesting experience was seeing the suicidal Okada motorcycle taxis in full force for the first time. They have been banned in Delta State and replaced by three-wheel kekes. But this is certainly not the case in Onitsha. It is about a fifteen-minute journey from the centre of Asaba, but it could be on another planet.

You drive over the Niger Bridge, enter the neighbouring state and a different world. One where thousands of the small machines ferry people and any goods you can think of around. We saw one driver with four passengers, two adults and two children precariously balanced in front and behind him. Oil barrels containing God knows what, weighing heavily on the clearly inadequate suspension. I was told someone had seen an Okada carrying a donkey, strapped to the driver as though he was giving it a piggy back. I don’t know if I believe this, but, from what I saw in Onitsha that day, I can’t rule it out.

The drivers are quite mad. We were there for about a minute before our car had its first near miss. We were to have many more in the next half an hour, with the rules of the road, like driving in the same direction on a dual carriageway, simply ignored.

The noise is deafening. As the Okadas rev their tiny engines, they sound like a swarm of very loud insects buzzing inside your head. You very soon begin to choke on the fumes of burning oil and petrol. It was quite a relief to cross back over the bridge into the far more serene and calm home ground of Asaba. The welcome I have had everywhere is stunning. On one occasion I interviewed a senior state commissioner. It turned out it was his birthday. He kindly invited me to his party that evening. I didn’t really know anyone else going – so felt a little uncomfortable. No need. When I arrived he insisted I sit with him.

He made sure my glass was never empty and my plate constantly filled. I was introduced to everyone and made to feel an honored guest.
There was a downside to this. The comedian who anchored the programme took quite a shine to me….. “Ahhh give it up for the white man, where are you from”?
This was followed by ten minutes of him royally taking the **** out of me. I understood about one word in ten, but by the reaction of everyone else, it was obviously very amusing. So much for being inconspicuous.

Premier League
But the worst was still to come. People began standing up and paying tribute to the Commissioner. He is a very popular guy. Halfway through the speeches the comedian spotted me once again. “Does the white man want to speak”. I stood, said a few words and wished he would see his children’s children and his children’s children’s children. This appeared to be the toast de jour and went down very well. The evening ended with lots of photographs being taken and many new good friends.
The one thing you cannot escape in Nigeria is the love of the English Premier League. I have so far failed to meet another Leicester City fan, an obvious shame, but there are millions of diehard Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea supporters.
Watching the Liverpool v Man Utd game at the Asaba viewing centre, with thousands of people wearing the respective replica kits, was one hell of an experience, although my eardrums may take some time to recover. There is no doubting their passion. They may not have been to Old Trafford, The Emirates or Stamford Bridge, but the passion they exuded was clear. I’m not sure what ‘come on ref,’ or ‘what was that you idiot’ is in pidgin, but I heard it several times that day.
The viewing centre was created by the governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan. He is an Arsenal supporter. I met him once while playing tennis. For some reason he didn’t seem very impressed by my love of Leicester City. I simply don’t understand why

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PoliticsI'm Proud To Say Patience Jonathan Is My Jesus Christ ––bipi by Talkcentral(op): 12:12am On Sep 15, 2013
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For the first time since he tried to impeach the Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly with five members backed by the powers in Abuja, Hon Evans Bipi, representing Ogu Bolo State Constituency in the House has come out to address some of the thorny issues. Below is a brief excerpt:

You were seen in a video trying to snatch a GUN from a policeman. What did you want to do it?
What happened was that
after Chidi Lloyd used the mace to hit my colleague, he ran away, then the governor came, supervised the beating of my colleague. So, I was running after him (Rotimi Amaechi). That policeman now used the gun to hit me. Take a look at my hand. So I dragged the rifle in anger. I don’t know how to shoot. I was only trying to ask him why he used the gun to hit me. I was only trying to let him know that what he did was bad. Why did he stop me from going after the governor? I was going to meet the governor to tell him that coming to the House to supervise the beating of my colleague was not good.

Why do you call the President’s wife mummy? Are you in any way related to her?
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PoliticsFemi- Fani Kayode Withdraws Statement About The Two Other Ladies He Mentioned by Talkcentral(op): 3:11am On Sep 09, 2013
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Femi-Fani Kayode has spoken again. Just like he withdrew his statement about Bianca Ojukwu, he has also withdrawn his statements towards Miss Chioma Anasoh and Miss Adaobi Uchegbu. We think this is really nice. Here is what he said through his lawyer.

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.as Rivers’ political crisis continues to defy solution

I am sure that many watchers of political events in Rivers State would not have imagined that the political crisis rocking that state could last this long, especially against the backdrop that high profile personalities have have made frantic efforts to see an end to the imbroglio.


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